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GU09 KLZ

2009 Renault Kangoo

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,903 mi
Last recorded187,903 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Kangoo67,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 KLZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 187,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 181,185 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2024 181,180 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both central pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2023 174,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 174,643 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 160,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush pulling away from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush pulling away from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 160,419 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not present (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush pulling away from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush pulling away from its casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 135,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 118,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,161 miles

Wipers noisy

Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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GU09 KLZ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU09 KLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU09 KLZ is a 2009 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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